Abstract
Adrenergic receptors play a pivotal role in regulating cardiac function in response to a constantly changing environment. Altered α and β adrenergic receptor signaling in vivo is associated with cardiac hypertrophy and failure. This review focuses on the different roles of adrenergic receptors in regulating cardiac function under normal and pathological conditions. Understanding the signaling mechanisms of these receptors in the context of the heart is likely to provide a better therapeutic approach towards treatment of heart failure.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 391-402 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Cardiovascular Research |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 15 Aug 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adrenergic receptors
- Cardiac hypertrophy
- Heart failure
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physiology
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Physiology (medical)